# #281 - Thyroid test results explained and how the gland shapes health | Dr. Angela Mazza & Mike Haney

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Published: 2025-09-12T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Your thyroid test results explained: The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that affects many facets of health. When it doesn’t function optimally, symptoms can ensue. That’s where testing comes in, but the results can be tricky to interpret (and treat if necessary) without a knowledgeable clinician. Dr. Angela Mazza and Mike Haney discuss thyroid function, thyroid hormone and related tests and what they mean, treatment for thyroid conditions, the benefits of an integrative approach to thyroid care, and more. Get a Free Guide to Understanding Your Lab Results: https://levels.link/wnl 🎙 What Angela Mazza, DO, & Mike Haney discuss: 2:44 — What is endocrinology? 4:31 — What does the thyroid do? 6:33 — Understanding hyperthyroidism 10:08 — The “triangle” of autoimmune disease 13:56 — Understanding hypothyroidism 16:29 — Thyroid-stimulating hormone 21:43 — Considering reverse T3 27:11 — Thyroid ultrasound 37:32 – The importance of individualized thyroid replacement therapy 40:53 — The thyroid gland and perimenopause 42:49 — Misinformation about the thyroid Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. 🔗 Helpful links: Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/HRNKRniVALk Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 Angela Mazza, DO: https://www.metaboliccenterforwellness.com/ Metabolic Center for Wellness: https://www.metaboliccenterfo…

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